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The capture of Fort Henry was the first major battle that would soon bring notoriety to General US Grant.Grant led the Union forces that included generals McClernand and C.F. Smith. Union naval officer Andrew Foote's gunboats were essential for the victory in the capture of Fort Henry. On the Confederate side, the Fort Henry commander was Lloyd Tighman.
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What did Henry's friend do during the charge?
Henry's friend took the confederate flag from the rebel holders during the charge.
What side of the Gettysburg battle was captain Henry t Owen on?
Henry T. Owen was a Confederate naval captain.
When was the former Confederate Captain Henry Wirz executed for war crimes at Andersonville?
Former Confederate Captain Henry Wirz was convicted of war crimes when he was in charge of the Andersonville POW camp. He was hanged on November 10, 1865.
What was the importance of the capture of fort Henry?
It gave the Union control of the Tennessee River.
What were General Henry W Halleck's objectives concerning Yazoo City?
General Henry Wager Halleck's mission in the Wester Theater were complex and not easy to execute considering the difficult water hazards and heat of the South. With all that in mind, he had orders for General US Grant to complete. He wanted Grant to secure the Union position on the eastern banks of the Mississippi River. Halleck advised Grant to march to the northeast of Vicksburg and assault the Confederate force that was fortifying Yazoo City. Grant was charged with ending the Confederate fortification building and to capture their cannons. Also, to capture any shipping located on the nearby Yazoo River.
